Born to Design
Innovation, Hard work, and a bit of Duct Tape [Podcast]
The lessons we learn outside the classroom are equally if not more important than the ones we learned inside. I can’t emphasize this enough. We learn how to live life, the most important lesson of all.” -Unknown I talk to
... ContinuedJose Saldana Podcast: One Man, One Mission: Expand the South American SOLIDWORKS Community
Jose Saldana is an engineering manager by day, but in his free time he serves as a SWUGN group leader on the U.S. West coast, as well Central and South America. Jose has a passion for helping to expand the use of new design technologies into South America.
... ContinuedTeaching Future Engineers through Hands-on Learning
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” ― Aristotle We know that engineers are hands-on learners, and it’s great to see that some engineers, such as Heather Dawe-Rose, spending time
... ContinuedUser Group Leader Shares How to Turn Challenges into Strengths [Podcast]
Joe Lance podcast #46
... ContinuedA Simulation Expert Shares His Secrets
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000ways that don’t work.” ― Thomas Edison Bob Johnson is an analyst with over 40 years of experience with design analysis and is an expert on all things related to simulation. In my
... ContinuedWords of Wisdom from a 91-Year-Old SOLIDWORKS User [Podcast]
Interview with 91 year old Johnnie Floyd, who still today uses SOLIDWORKS, and is STILL inventing. Johnnie has been inventing long before the advent of modern computers or CAD software, and holds several patents, and is still working on new ones. Johnnie has an enormous amount of wisdom to share with other designers and engineers of any age, which I believe you will enjoy.
... ContinuedHacking Engineering History with Integza [Podcast]
“History is never dead. It crawls its way into our present and shapes our future.” ― J.U. Scribe We often hear about the negative aspects of the internet, and that the world was better before it existed. But that’s not
... ContinuedCreating Tomorrow’s Innovators (with Ben Nuebel, Cherry Creek Schools)
In this month’s Born to Design podcast we talk with Ben Nuebel, high school teacher and Fab Lab instructor on the importance of hands-on learning.
... ContinuedThinking Outside the Box|Camper [Podcast]
Ever since the success of Uber, entrepreneurs are focusing on how to “disrupt” existing large corporate businesses, and some large companies are now even looking to disrupt their own businesses before the competition does. The way to disrupt a business
... ContinuedMeet the Brains behind the Bots at SOLIDWORKS LIVE with BattleBots
I’m going to assume that many of you reading this, at some point in your career or education, have designed or been on some sort of robotics team. Robotics teams for students served as a great introduction to engineering and
... Continuedin-tech GmbH Eliminates Prototypes and Cuts Delivery Times by 66 Percent with SOLIDWORKS
in-tech GmbH leverages SOLIDWORKS to provide higher quality products, reduce prototypes, and increase profit margins.
... ContinuedHands-on Teaching for the Next Generation of Engineers [Podcast]
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... ContinuedInnovation, it’s not just about design [Born to Design Podcast]
“The path to the CEO’s office should not be through the CFO’s office, and it should not be through the marketing department. It needs to be through engineering and design.” –Elon Musk I had the opportunity to have an open
... ContinuedCool Robots That Inspire Future Engineers
BattleBots’ Team Witch Doctor is a fan favorite thanks to a robot with personality and a team (of humans) that encourages interest in engineering.
... ContinuedYoung Entrepreneurs Making a Difference [Podcast]
Latest Born to Design Podcast: “Young Entrepreneurs making a difference”, interview with Lucas Crupi, who became the youngest Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert, when he passed his exam at only 15 years old. Lucas a mentor and ambassador for STEM, with a lot of wisdom for a 16 year old.
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